Extension Device

ABSTRACT

A extension device is a long flexible rod that is attached to a plastic cup holder and is designed to assist a disabled users who is able to drink a cold beverage from a small cup without using their hands.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The present invention is in the technical field of Nursing Homes. More particularly, the present invention is in the technical field of Attachable Extension Devices. More particularly, the present invention is in the technical field of Attachable Cup Holder Extension Devices.

Conventional extension devices, such as a standardized length for cup holders are typically either very limited in length and are extremely difficult to reach if you are disabled and cannot use your hands to maneuver the device.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention is an improvement of a longer extended device for a disabled user to allow a cold beverage to be suspended in mid air and in front of the user without using their hands to drink from an extra long straw.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEW OF THE DRAWING

Illustration 1

FIG. 1 is a Font Page View of a extension. device showing my new design; Illustration 2

FIG. 1 is a fully assembled perspective view of a extension device showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a fully assembled perspective view of the interior of a extension device a view therefore; and

FIG. 3 is a fully assembled perspective view of the left end, the opposite side being a mirror image thereof.

Illustration 3

FIG. 1 is a unassembled perspective view of a list of components; a shower hose as a part of my new design;

FIG. 2 is a unassembled perspective view of a ⅛^(th) of an inch ground wire a view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a unassembled perspective view of a 1/16^(th) of an inch ground wire a view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a unassembled perspective view of a rod coupler a view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a unassembled perspective view of a left end brass ferrules the opposite side being a mirror image thereof;

FIG. 6 is a fully assembled perspective view of a 20″ screw a view thereof; and

FIG. 7 is a fully assembled perspective view of a 1″ screw a view thereof;

Illustration 4

FIG. 1 is a unassembled front elevation view of a plastic sleeve as a part of my new design;

FIG. 2 is a unassembled back elevation view of a plastic sleeve a view thereof

Illustration 5

FIG. 1 is a unassembled side elevation view of a plastic cup holder as a part of my new design;

FIG. 2 is a unassembled front elevation view of a plastic cup holder a view thereof.

Illustration 6

FIG. 1 is a unassembled perspective back. and front view of a plastic spacer as a part of my new design;

FIG. 2 is a unassembled perspective view of a four washers a view thereof; and

FIG. 3 is a unassembled top elevation view of a plastic butterfly nut a view thereof.

Illustration 7

FIG. 1 is a fully assembled perspective view of a attachable devices as a part of my new design;

Illustration 8

FIG. 1 is a exploded perspective view of a attachable devices as a part of my new design;

Illustration 9

FIG. 1 is a exploded perspective view of a attachable devices as a part of my new design;

illustration 10

FIG. 1 is a exploded perspective view of a attachable devices as a part of my new design;

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

Referring now to the invention in more detail in Illustration 1—FIG. 1 there is shown a extension device having a visual image of a shower hose that is attached to a ferrule on each end. On the left end and right end are shown as ferrules held in a horizontal position.

In further detail, still referring to the invention in more detail in Illustration 1—FIG. 1 there is shown an extension device having a visual image of a modified shower hose that has a ferrule on each end. Each ferrule is crimpled and has been attached to the ends of the shower hoses. On the left end and right ends are shown as ferrules 2 held in a horizontal position.

The construction details of the invention as shown in Illustration 1—FIG. 1 the extension device 1 is made using a flexible plastic hand held shower hose 1 which has been modified, inserted inside the shower hose are three copper ground wires, two rod couplers and on the outer ends of the modified shower hose are brass ferrules 2.

Referring now to the invention in more detail in Illustration 2—FIG. 1 there is shown a extension device having a visual image of a shower hose 1 that is attached to a ferrule on each end. On the left end and right end are shown as ferrules 2 held in a horizontal position

In further detail, still referring to the invention in more detail in Illustration 2—FIG. 1 there is shown an extension device 1 having a visual image of a modified shower hose that has a ferrule on each end. Each ferrule is crimpled and has been attached to the ends of the shower hoses. On the left end and right ends are shown as ferrules 2 held in a horizontal. position.

The construction details of the invention as shown in Illustration 2—FIG. 2 and FIG. 3 the extension device 1 is made using a flexible plastic hand held shower hose I which is approximately 30 inches long and it has been. modified for extra strength and durability, inserted inside the shower hose are three copper ground wires 3, 4, 5, two rod couplers 6 and on the outer ends of the modified shower hose are brass ferrules 2. FIG. 3 there is shown an extension device having a perspective aerial view of the end showing a piece of the modified shower hose 1, the attached ferrule on one end 2, the rod coupler 6 and the copper ground wire 3.

Referring now to the invention in more detail in Illustration 3—FIG. 1, the parts that are used to construct the extension device as shown includes the shower hose 1. Illustration 3—FIG. 2 and FIG. 3 shown includes three pieces of copper ground wire 2, 3, and 4; which are placed inside the shower hose 1, Illustration 3—FIG. 4 shown includes two rod couplers 5, 6 are also inserted on each end, Illustration 3—FIG. 5 shown includes are the brass ferrules 7, 8 Illustration 3—FIG. 6 and FIG. 7 shown are two screws.

In further detail, still referring to the Illustration 3—FIG. 1, the parts that are used to construct the extension device as shown includes the shower hose 1. Illustration 3—FIG. 2 and FIG. 3 shown are three pieces of copper ground wire 2, 3, and 4; they are placed inside the shower hose 1, Illustration 3—FIG. 4 shown are two rod couplers 5, 6 are also inserted on each end, Illustration 3—FIG. 5 shown are attached and tightly secured on the left and right ends of the shower hose are the brass ferrules 7, 8 Illustration 3—FIG. 6 and FIG. 7 shown are two screws that are attached to the device.

The construction details of the invention as shown in Illustration 3—FIG. 1 are the parts that are used to construct the extension device as shown includes the shower hose 1 that is ⅝″ wide in diameter and is made using a flexible hand held shower hose 1. The color and texture of the shower hose 1 is chrome and black plastic and the length is approximately 30″. Illustration 3—FIG. 2 and FIG. 3 shown are three pieces of copper ground wire 2, 3, 4; they are placed inside the shower hose 1, Illustration 3—FIG. 4 shown are two rod couplers 5, 6 are also inserted on each end, Illustration 3—FIG. 5 shown are attached and tightly secured on the left and right ends of the shower hose are the brass ferrules 7, 8 Illustration 3—FIG. 6 and FIG. 7 shown arc two screws that are attached to the device.

Referring now to the invention in more detail in Illustration 4—FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the front and back image. This part is called a sleeve 1, 2 and it is attached to the extension device and wrap around a metal bed rail for additional support and is held in a horizontal position.

In further detail, still referring to the invention in more detail in Illustration 4—FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the front and back image. This part is called a plastic sleeve 1, 2 and it is attached to the extension device and wrap around a metal bed rail for additional support and it is held in a horizontal position.

The construction details of the invention as shown in Illustration 4—FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the front and back image. This part is called a sleeve 1,2 and it is attached to the extension device and wrap around a metal bed rail with a diameter of ¾″ to 1″ for additional support and it is held in a horizontal position.

Referring now to the invention in more detail in Illustration 5—FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the side and front view of the image. The part shown is called the cup holder 1, 2 and it is held in an upright position.

In further detail, still referring to the invention in more detail in Illustration 5—FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 is a is a perspective view of the side and front view of the image. The part. shown is called the cup holder it's held in an upright position. The part called a cup holder 1, 2 is attached to the extension device and is used to help suspend a cup in mid air.

The construction details of the invention as shown in Illustration 5—FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the side and front view of the image. The part shown is called the cup holder 1 and it's held in an upright position. The cup holder 1, 2 are made using a strong and durable but flexible plastic substance. This part is supplied by purchasing the conventional extension device from an outside source.

Referring now to the invention in more detail in Illustration 6—FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the front and back view of the image. The part shown is called the spacer 1, 2, and it is held in a horizontal position. FIGS. 2 are parts shown as a washer. FIG. 3 is a part shown as a wing nut. These parts are supplied by purchasing the conventional extension device from an outside source in order to assemble the invention.

In further detail, still referring to the invention in more detail in Illustration 6—FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the front and back view of the image. The part shown is called the spacer 1, 2, and it's held in a horizontal position. The spacer 1, 2, is attached to a ¾″ to 1″ metal bed railing and is placed on the inside of the plastic sleeve and used to help suspend a cup in mid air. FIG. 2 are parts shown as metal washers. FIG. 3 is a part shown as a large plastic wing nut. These parts arc supplied by purchasing the conventional extension device from an outside source in order to assemble the invention.

The construction details of the invention as shown in Illustration 6—FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the front and back view of the image. The part shown is called the spacer 1, 2, and it's held in a horizontal position. The spacer 1, 2, is made using a strong but flexible plastic substance and is designed to wrap around a ¾″ to 1″ metal bed railing or a metal bar attached to a Wheelchair or walker. FIG. 2 is parts shown as a metal washer. FIG. 3 is a part shown as a wing nut. These parts are supplied by purchasing the conventional extension device from an outside source in order to assemble and construct the invention.

Referring now to the invention in more detail in Illustration 7—FIG. 1 is a fully assembled perspective view of a attachable devices as a part of my new design; the parts that are used to construct the extension device as shown includes the cup holder 1, a washer 2, a screw 3, a washer 4, a ferrule 5, a rod coupler 5 a, a shower hose 6, three ground wires 7, 8, 9, a ferrule 10, a rod coupler 10 a, a screw 11, a washer 12, a spacer 13, a sleeve 14, a washer 15 and a wing nut 16.

In further detail, still referring to the Illustration 7—FIG. 1. the parts that are used to construct the extension device as shown includes the plastic cup holder 1, a metal washer 2, a metal screw 3, a metal washer 4, a brass ferrule 5, a metal rod coupler 5 a, a modified plastic shower hose 6, three copper ground wires 7, 8, 9, a brass ferrule 10, a metal rod coupler 10 a, a metal screw 11, a metal washer 12, a plastic spacer 13, a plastic sleeve 14, a metal washer 15 and a plastic wing nut 16.

The construction details of the invention as shown in Illustration 7—FIG. 1 the parts that are used to construct the extension device as shown includes the plastic cup holder 1, a metal washer 2, a 3″ long metal screw 3, a metal washer 4, a brass ferrule 5, chrome colored metal rod coupler 5 a, a modified plastic shower hose approximately 30″ long 6, three copper ground wires—7, 8, 9,—first ground wire thickness or width size is ⅛″ inch, the second ground wire thickness or width size is 1/16″, third ground wire thickness or width size is ⅙″, a brass ferrule 10, a chrome colored metal rod coupler 10 a, a metal screw 11, a metal washer 12, a plastic spacer 13, a plastic sleeve 14, a metal washer 15 and a plastic wing nut 16.

Referring now to the invention in more detail in Illustration 8—FIG. 1 is a exploded perspective view of a attachable devices as a part of my new design; the parts that are used to construct the extension device as shown includes the cup holder 1, a washer 2, a screw 3, a washer 4, a ferrule 5, and a metal rod coupler 6.

In further detail, still referring to the Illustration 8—FIG. 1 the parts that are used to construct the extension device as shown includes the plastic cup holder 1, a metal washer 2, a metal screw 3, a metal washer 4, a brass ferrule 5 and a metal rod coupler 6.

The construction details of the invention as shown in Illustration 8—FIG. 1 the parts that are used to construct the extension device as shown includes the plastic cup holder I, a metal washer 2, a 1″ small metal screw 3, a metal washer 4, a brass ferrule 5 and a metal rod coupler 6.

Referring now to the invention in more detail in Illustration 9—FIG. 1 is a exploded perspective view of a attachable devices as a part of my new design; the parts that are used to construct the extension device as shown includes a shower hose 1, which includes three copper ground wires 2, 3, 4 and a rod coupler 5.

In further detail, still referring to the Illustration 9—FIG. 1 is a exploded perspective view of a attachable devices as a part of my new design; the parts that are used to construct the extension device as shown includes a plastic shower hose approximately 30″ long 1, which includes three ground wires 2, 3, 4 and a metal rod coupler 5

The construction details of the invention as shown in Illustration 9—FIG. 1 is a exploded perspective view of a attachable devices as a part of my new design; the parts that are used to construct the extension device as shown includes a modified plastic shower hose approximately 30″ long 1, which includes three copper ground wires 2, 3, 4—first ground wire thickness or width size is ⅛″ inch, the second ground wire thickness or width size is 1/16″, third ground wire thickness or width size is ⅙″ and a chrome colored metal rod coupler 5

Referring now to the invention in more detail in Illustration 10—FIG. 1 is a exploded perspective view of a attachable devices as a part of my new design; the parts that are used to construct the extension device as shown includes a ferrule 1, a screw 2, a washer 3, a spacer 4, a plastic sleeve 5, a washer 6 and a wing nut 7.

In further detail, still referring to the Illustration 10—FIG. 1 is a exploded perspective view of a attachable devices as a part of my new design; the parts that are used to construct the extension device as shown includes a brass ferrule 1, a metal screw 2, a metal washer 3, a plastic spacer 4, a plastic sleeve 5, a metal washer 6 and a plastic wing nut 7.

The construction details of the invention as shown in illustration 10—FIG. 1 is a exploded perspective view of a attachable devices as a part of my new design; the parts that are used to construct the extension device as shown includes a brass ferrule 1, a metal screw 2, a metal washer 3, a plastic spacer 4, a plastic sleeve 5, a metal washer 6 and a plastic wing nut 7.

Acknowledgements: I give thanks to God for the family members and friends that played an intricate part in the development that aided my invention. My Mother (Daveeda Irene Phillips). is currently disabled and has a severe case of arthritis throughout her entire body. She currently lives in Chesapeake Rehabilitation Center, in Chesapeake, Va. My Father (the late John Willis Moore) a Retired Navy Veteran who had a great sense of humor, he loved art and was very passionate about drawing and painting self-portraits and somehow I have acquired his passion to draw and paint as well. My Aunt (Ethel Stovall), which I am truly grateful, is very diligent, unselfish and spends countless hours visiting her sister at the Rehab Center. My Aunt (Mary Serena Stovall) a Retired School Teacher who also visits her sister in the rehab center to encourage and share Gods word; was the first person to informed me with the truth of my Mother's deteriorating condition. She was the initial motivating factor and inspiration I needed which help me launch a wonderful idea that can now help others stay hydrated. My best friend and partner (Peter Helmut Meyer) is the co-inventor who encouraged, provided support and spent countless hours to discuss my idea at the very start when the invention was just an idea? And to everyone else that provided excellent customer service at the local hardware stores that aided in the assistance throughout the entire development process. As a result, I want to help others that are disabled by offering the extension device to them and to assist them each day in staying hydrated in any possible way that I can. This is my mission in life and the way I choose to lend a helping hand to the entire world.

While the forgoing written description of the invention enables one of ordinary skill to make and use what is considered presently to be the best mode thereof, those of ordinary skill will understand and appreciate the existence of variations, combinations, and equivalent of the specific method and examples herein. The invention should therefore not be limited by the above described method and examples but by all methods within the scope and guidance from the Holy Spirit within me to create the invention as claimed. And to God, be the glory. 

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